Doug Atkins

Chicago Tribune historical photo

Doug Atkins, No. 81, of the Chicago Bears. Atkins played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent defenses, especially the 1963 NFL title season when the defenses allowed a league-low average of 10 points per game.

Doug Atkins, No. 81, of the Chicago Bears. Atkins played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent defenses, especially the 1963 NFL title season when the defenses allowed a league-low average of 10 points per game. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Doug Atkins, No. 81, of the Chicago Bears. Atkins played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent defenses, especially the 1963 NFL title season when the defenses allowed a league-low average of 10 points per game.